Your Councillor Tanja Schweiger
Three siblings from Kosovo have become the 1,000th recipients of German citizenship in Regensburg District this year. The milestone was marked at a ceremony in Regenstauf, where the local registry office handed over the certificates. Their naturalisation reflects a growing trend since the revised Nationality Act took effect in mid-2024.
The siblings—Rajmonda, Lauresa, and Arigon—originally from Kosovo, have all been living in Regenstauf for several years. They are currently completing vocational training in different fields. Rajmonda is apprenticing as a retail salesperson specialising in footwear and leather goods, with her qualification expected in 2025. Lauresa is training to be a hairdresser and will finish next year, while Arigon, the youngest, is working as an apprentice glazier in Regenstauf.
Their naturalisation follows the updated citizenship rules introduced on June 27, 2024. Under the new law, applicants must have at least five years of legal residence in Germany, prove B1-level German language skills, and demonstrate knowledge of the country’s legal and social systems. Financial independence is also required. Regensburg District has seen a steady rise in naturalisation requests since 2020. In 2024 alone, 1,095 certificates were issued, with most new citizens coming from Kosovo, followed by Syria and Turkey. The revised Nationality Act has further sped up the process, leading to more approvals this year.
The siblings’ naturalisation marks a key moment for Regensburg District, where citizenship applications continue to climb. With stricter but clearer requirements in place, more long-term residents are now securing German passports. Their vocational training and integration into local industries highlight the practical steps taken to meet the new law’s conditions.
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